Massage

Definition

Massage therapy is the scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the body for the purpose of normalizing those tissues and consists of manual techniques that include applying fixed or movable pressure, holding, and/or causing movement of or to the body.

Generally, massage is known to affect the circulation of blood and the flow of blood and lymph, reduce muscular tension or flaccidity, affect the nervous system through stimulation or sedation, and enhance tissue healing. These effects provide a number of benefits but not limited to:

reduction of muscle tension and stiffness

relief of muscle spasms

greater flexibility and range of motion

increase of the ease and efficiency of movement

relief of stress and aide of relaxation

promotion of deeper and easier breathing

improvement of the circulation of blood and movement of lymph

relief of tension-related conditions, such as headaches and eyestrain

promotion of faster healing of soft tissue injuries, such as pulled muscles and sprained ligaments, and reduction in pain and swelling related to such injuries

reduction in the formation of excessive scar tissue following soft tissue injuries

enhancement in the health and nourishment of skin

improvement in posture through changing tension patterns that affect posture

reduction in stress and an excellent stress management tool

creation of a feeling of well-being

reduction in levels of anxiety

increase in awareness of the mind-body connection

promotion of a relaxed state of mental awareness

At the Oregon Wellness Center our goal is to make you feel your best in the shortest amount of time. Our therapists are trained in many different techniques from your basic Swedish (relaxing, "feel-good" massage) to therapeutic (injury specific) to pregnancy massage. Whatever type of massage you are seeking, the Oregon Wellness Center is sure to provide it.

References to massage are found in Chinese medical texts more than 4,000 years old. Massage has been advocated in Western health care practices at least since the time of Hippocrates, the "Father of Medicine." In the fourth century B.C."The physician must be acquainted with many things and assuredly with rubbing" (the ancient Greek term for massage was rubbing).-Hippocrates

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